ELK ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGIONAL DIVISION #14

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1 ELK ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGIONAL DIVISION #14 The regular meeting of the Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division was held on Monday, in the Board Room, Central Services Administration Building, Sherwood Park, Alberta. The Meeting convened with Chair Barb McNeill calling the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Board members present: Lisa Brower Lynn Patterson Skip Gordon Harvey Stadnick Colleen Lopushinsky Lori Tootoosis-Friesen Barb McNeill 44 Ray Welsh Board member absent: Pat McLauchlan Administration present: B. Beliveau Superintendent E. Zimmerman Associate Superintendent Instructional Services K. Satchwell Associate Superintendent Human Resources S. McFadyen Chief Financial Officer/ Secretary/Treasurer K. Sand Director, Communication Services J. Jarvie Recording Secretary Also in attendance was B. Shields, representing the ATA Local #28 and P. Berry, Principal, Wes Hosford Elementary School representing the Leadership Group. Committee of the Moved by L. Tootoosis-Friesen: Whole 082/2013 THAT the Board meet In Camera (9:00 a.m.) Moved by C. Lopushinsky: 083/2013 THAT the Board revert to regular session (10:00 a.m.) The Board recessed at 10:00 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. with all trustees noted above in attendance. AGENDA The Chair called for additions or deletions to the agenda. 084/2013 THAT the Agenda be approved as circulated. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chair called for confirmation of the April 18, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes. 085/2013 THAT the Minutes of the April 18, 2013 Board Meeting be approved, as presented.

2 Page 2 CHAIR S REPORT B. McNeill presented the Chair s Report. Moved by H. Stadnick: 086/2013 THAT the Chair s verbal report be received for information. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT B. Beliveau presented the Superintendent s Report. 087/2013 THAT the Board receive the Superintendent s verbal report for information. ASSOCIATION/LOCAL REPORTS ASBA Zone 2/3 Meeting C. Lopushinsky presented the report from the April 26, 2013 ASBA Zone 2/3 Meeting. Moved by C. Lopushinsky: 088/2013 THAT the Board receive the report from the ASBA Zone 2/3 Meeting held for information. Professional Development Report National School Boards Association Conference /2013 THAT the Board receive the report from the National School Boards Association Conference 2013 for information. ATA Local Report ATA Local President B. Shields presented the ATA Local Report. 090/2013 THAT the Board receive the report from the representative of the ATA Local #28 for information. NEW BUSINESS Selected Responsibilities Client Service Centre B. McNeill advised that Board Policy 2 Role of the Board outlines the Board s Specific Areas of Responsibility and Selected Responsibilities. Under Selected Responsibilities #2 it states that the Board shall Approve Client Service Centre establishment and termination. Moved by B. McNeill: 091/2013 That the Board approve the discontinuation of the Communications External and the Partners 4 Science (P4S) Client Service Centres effective August 31, Board Budget Approval S. McFadyen, S. Hagen and P. Cross presented the proposed Budget Highlights/Assumptions and the Alberta Education School Jurisdiction Budget report. It was noted that the budget has decreased compared to the prior year as a result of funding cuts.

3 Page 3 092/2013 That the approve the: 1. Operating budget for 2013/2014 of $185,881,292 for Elk Island Public Schools, for the period September 1, 2013 to August 31, Alberta Education Budget Report for the year ending August 31, /2013 THAT the Board authorize the Chair to write a letter to the Minister of Education, Premier and MLA s indicating the Board s dissatisfaction with the level of funding for public education in Elk Island and Alberta in general. Fultonvale Elementary/Junior High Modular Classroom Addition 2013 B. Beliveau and B. David presented the Fultonvale Elementary/Junior High Modular Classroom Addition Facility Services will notify the Principal of the Board s decision. Moved by L. Brower: 094/2013 THAT the approve the low bid of three hundred fourty three thousand, three hundred fifty dollars (343,350.00) plus GST received from Alps Construction (2007) Ltd. for the Fultonvale Elementary/Junior High School, modular classroom (6) addition 2013; and THAT the approve the application to obtain approval from Infrastructure Contract Review (CRC) as required by Alberta Education/Alberta Infra- -structure for funding over $200,000 in construction costs. Three-Year Capital Plan B. Beliveau and B. David presented the Three-year Capital Plan He noted that the Modernization of Fultonvale Elementary/Junior High has been approved and removed from the plan. The growth in the City of Fort Saskatchewan has added the need for a new K-9 school as soon as possible, therefore it is now the first priority request under New/Replacement Schools. 095/2013 THAT the approve the 2013 to 2016 Three-year Capital Plan for submission to Alberta Education. EIPS Transportation Task Force B. Beliveau advised that the Board direct the Superintendent to bring the Terms of Reference for the EIPS Transportation Task Force to this Board Meeting. It has since been requested that further discussion take place prior to bringing it to the Board for approval. Moved by L. Brower: 096/2013 THAT the EIPS Transportation Task Force - Terms of Reference be referred to the June 6, 2013 Education Committee Meeting.

4 Page 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS Teacher-Board Consultation - April 24, 2013 B. McNeill presented the report from the Teacher-Board Consultation Committee Meeting held April 24, The next meeting will take place on June 10. Moved by B. McNeill: 097/2013 THAT the receive the report from the Teacher-Board Consultation Committee meeting held April 24, 2013 for information. Student Expulsion Hearings R. Welsh reported on the Student Expulsion Hearings that were held in April and May. 098/2013 THAT the receive the verbal reports from the Student Expulsion Committee Hearings held in April and May for information. Audit Committee C. Lopushinsky presented the report from the May 2, 2013 Audit Committee Meeting. The next meeting will take place on September 5, Moved by C. Lopushinsky: 099/2013 THAT the receive the report from the Audit Committee meeting held May 2, 2013 for information. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION 2013 Summer B. Beliveau and B. David presented the 2013 Summer Projects list. Projects Moved by H. Stadnick: 100/2013 THAT the receive for information an update on the projects planned for summer of Locally Developed/Acquired and Authorized Courses E. Zimmerman and L. Sproule presented the Locally Developed/Acquired and Authorized Courses. Following approval by the Superintendent the requests will be forwarded to the Director, Cross Curriculum Infusion by May 31 for implementation September 1, L. Patterson left the room at 11:30 a.m. Moved by L. Tootoosis-Friesen: 101/2013 THAT the Board receive the report on Locally Developed/Acquired and Authorized Courses for information. H. Stadnick left the room at 11:35 a.m. L. Patterson returned to the room at 11:40 a.m.

5 Page 5 Alexander Rutherford Scholarships for High School Achievement 2011/2012 E. Zimmerman presented the Alexander Rutherford Scholarships for High School Achievement 2011/2012 report. The 2011/2012 school year ended with 276 students qualifying for a total of $590,600 in Rutherford Scholarships. 102/2013 THAT the receive the report on Alexander Rutherford Scholarships for High School Achievement, 2011/2012 as information. EIPS International and National Field Trips E. Zimmerman presented the EIPS International and National Field Trips report. Schools are required to obtain approval from the Associate Superintendent, Instructional Services for all extended field trips at the national and international level. All national and international field trips requires informed parental consent. H. Stadnick returned to the meeting at 11:43 a.m. Moved by S. Gordon: 103/2013 THAT the receive the report on International and National Field Trips for as information. TRUSTEES REPORT/NOTICES OF MOTION Reports presented. The Board recessed at 11:55 a.m. and reconvened at 1:15 p.m. with all members previously listed in attendance except L. Brower. TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EIPS REFLECTIONS FROM GRADUANDS The Chair welcomed students and their administrator/teacher and stated that it is a pleasure to have everyone in attendance. The Superintendent also welcomed the students to the meeting and stated that their presentations are always a highlight of the school year. L. Sabo advised that each school has been given a specific topic that they will speak about: Blaine Hrehorets and Zac Kroetsch, Andrew School were accompanied by their principal Sharon McLean. They spoke about the use of technology and how it has enhanced student learning at their school. Retish Selvakumar, Salisbury Composite High School was accompanied by his assistant principal Jeff Spady. He spoke about the value of community service and how it has impacted his learning. Mariah House and Billie-Jo Smith, Next Step Senior High School Sherwood Park were accompanied by their principal Paul Pallister and Assistant Principal Ron Horton. They spoke about the uniqueness of student programming at Next Step. Billie also entertained everyone by playing the violin. Piper Quickstad and Annika Schieck, Vegreville Composite High were accompanied by their principal Roy Mills. The students spoke about the value of athletics and how athletics has impacted their learning. Naphtali Hosein, Fort Saskatchewan Senior High was accompanied by his principal Weylin Gilewich. He spoke about how student needs are being met with a focus on career planning at his school. Elisa Benterud, Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary School accompanied by her principal Jim Seutter. She spoke about how her and her classmates have been prepared to become an informed global citizen.

6 Page 6 Madison Gust and William Holowaychuk, Bev Facey Community High were accompanied by their principal Peter Barron. They spoke about the value of fine arts courses in schools. Tanisha Tatarin, Lamont High School was accompanied by her principal Lonnie Hicks. She spoke about how she has benefitted from taking additional CTS courses. Trista Main and Kennedy Edwards, Ardrossan Senior High were accompanied by their assistant principal Liane Schultz. They spoke about the value of leadership opportunities to them and their school. The thanked the students and their chaperones for their presentations. Following the presentations the Board hosted a reception in honour of the students. The declared the meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.